Diverse C-C bond-forming reactions of bis(carbene)platinum(II) complexes
The platinum(0) complex Pt(PPh3)4 catalyzes coupling of the carbene ligands of (CO)5Cr{C(OMe)(p-MeOC6H 4)} (1). The stable bis(carbene)platinum(II) complexes Cl 2Pt{C(OMe)(Me)}2